LOOSE DOOR FRAME MOLDING ADD ADDITIONAL TAPE TO MOLDING. Oldsmobile Toronado 1986

For 1990-2009 cars

# LOOSE DOOR FRAME MOLDING ADD ADDITIONAL TAPE TO MOLDING

MOULDING - REAR VERTICAL DOOR FRAME REVEAL - LOOSE

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 'E' Models Built Prior to March 1, 1986 -----------------

There is a possibility that loose rear vertical door frame reveal mouldings on 1986 'E ' - styles may be encountered. This condition may be repaired by adding additional tape to the moulding for better adhesion using the following procedure.

#### Removal

1. Remove door trim panel as specified in Section 5 of the 1986 Body Service Manual.

2. Loosen glass front channel retainer as specified in Section 5 of the Body Service Manual.

3. Tilt door glass up and forward to gain access to rear screws of outer belt sealing strip, and remove screws.

4. Carefully pull outer belt sealing strip outboard from body to gain clearance for removal of door frame rear vertical reveal moulding.

5. Grasp rear vertical moulding and slide moulding downward until tab at top of moulding clears upper reveal moulding then slide moulding rearward to disengage rear of moulding from door frame and remove moulding.

#### Installation

1. Apply 3M Double Coated Acrylic Foam Tape, Part No. 06380, or equivalent, to front and rear portion of moulding on inboard side.

2. Place tab at top of moulding under upper door frame reveal moulding.

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